There are 2 ways to get from Reading to Dorset by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Reading to Dorset is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Dorset is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Reading and Dorset is 104 miles. The road distance is 85.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Reading to Dorset, including transfers.
Reading to Dorset train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Reading to Dorset train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Moreton (Dorset) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Dorset is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Reading to Dorset.
There are 1586+ hotels available in Dorset.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Dorset, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset) hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 1h 52m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- South Western Railway
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